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• Motorcycle Deaths Nearly 28 Times Higher Than Car Occupant Fatalities: NHTSA

  May 19, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Federal safety officials are highlighting new data during this May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, revealing that motorcycle fatalities made up 15% of all traffic deaths in 2023.

• Motorcycle Accident Deaths Could Be Prevented With Stronger Helmet Laws

  November 18, 2024

  Darian Hauf

  Thousands of fatalities in motorcycle accidents could be prevented each year, if stronger helmet laws are put in place.

• Yamaha Motorcycle Recall Issued Over Brake Failure Risk

  January 12, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Brake problems which could cause accidents have led to the recall of 18,000 Yamaha motorcycles.

• Harley-Davidson Clutch Problem Results in Recall for 178K Motorcycles

  November 1, 2018

  Russell Maas

  Clutch problems and reports of at least three accidents have led to a Harley-Davidson recall affecting more than 177,000 motorcycles.

• Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Declined in 2017: Report

  May 7, 2018

  Russell Maas

  Motorcycle accidents declined in the U.S. last year, according to a new report.

• Harley-Davidson Braking Problems Result in Recall of 175k Motorcycles

  February 13, 2018

  Russell Maas

  About 175,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles are being recalled due to potential braking problems that could occur if the braking fluid is not flushed for long periods of time.

• Self-Driving Car Accident Results in Lawsuit Against GM Over Autonomous Technology

  January 25, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A lawsuit against General Motors claims that self-driving technology used in experimental Chevrolet Volts in San Francisco is unsafe, and resulted in a collision with a motorcycle that injured the rider.

• Motorcycle Accidents Are 5x More Deadly Than Car Accidents, According to New Research

  November 27, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  Death rates and injuries are higher and more severe for motorcyclists than those driving cars, according to the findings of a new study.

• Pedestrian and Motorcycle Accident Deaths Accounted for 1/3rd of Increase in Traffic Fatalities Last Year: NTHSA

  October 11, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Pedestrian and Motorcycle fatalities helped lead to overall increases in auto accident-related deaths, according to a new report.

• Relaxed Motorcycle Helmet Laws Resulting in More Head Injuries: Study

  June 23, 2017

  Russell Maas

  A new study warns that states which have relaxed their mandatory motorcycle helmet laws may double the risk of severe head and facial injuries.